Education Drake University, Des Moines, IA Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Endorsements: Reading, ELL, TAG
May 2015 GPA: 3.91/4.0
Student Teaching Experiences
Elementary School Student Teacher, August 2014 October 2014 Sacred Heart School, Diocese of Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA Elementary School Student Teacher, October 2014 December 2014 Woodland Hills Elementary, Waukee Community School District, West Des Moines, IA Plan and develop original lesson plans and units of study in language arts, math, science, and social studies Establish and maintain regular communication with school faculty, parents, and students Attend extracurricular activities, including parent-teacher conferences Inspire and encourage students to try their best in all that they do Practicum Experiences 2nd Grade Classroom, September 2012 November 2012 (40 hours) Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines Independent Community School District, Des Moines, IA Kindergarten Classroom, February 2013 April 2013 (15 hours) Walnut Hills Elementary, Waukee Community School District, Urbandale, IA 5th Grade Classroom, September 2013 November 2013 (10 hours) Willard Elementary School, Des Moines Independent Community School District, Des Moines, IA 4th Grade Classroom, February 2014 April 2014 (25 hours) Jordan Creek Elementary School, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, IA 6th Grade Classroom, February 2014 May 2014 (10 hours) South Middle School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, IA Related Experience Participant at Waukee Elementary Science Curriculum Planning, October 2014 Waukee Community School District, Waukee, IA Helped 3rd grade teachers create the districts science curriculum for the upcoming school year Kindergarten Camp Counselor, May 2014 August 2014 Living History Farms, Urbandale, IA Planed and implemented creative activities that engaged students in nature and history Autism Associate, May 2014 August 2014 The Homestead, Altoona, IA Provided one-on-one assistance in achieving desired behavior goals with children ages 6-15 Enrichment Leader, January 2014 May 2014 Nationwide After-School Program (Griffin Academy), McCombs Middle School, Des Moines, IA Designed and incorporated stimulating STEM activities for middle school students after school Activities and Honors Drake Education Association, Co President Delta Gamma Sorority, Director of Scholarship